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Bolivian Dollar Rate Hits New Record at Bs 12.32
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Bolivian Dollar Rate Hits New Record at Bs 12.32

From El Deber · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Boliviaโ€™s central-bank dollar rate is set to rise to 12.32 bolivianos on Thursday, up from 12.26 on Wednesday.
  • The dollar has climbed from 12.15 bolivianos in July and has continued rising since Aug. 24.
  • In the parallel market, the dollar is bought at 12.40 bolivianos and sold at 12.34.

The dollar is continuing its climb in Bolivia, with the official rate set to reach 12.32 bolivianos on Thursday, a new record.

The Central Bank of Bolivia listed the currency at 12.26 bolivianos on Wednesday. The rate reached 12.15 in July, then began rising again during August, particularly from Aug. 24 onward.

The increase has caused concern among importers and traders. In the parallel market, the dollar is bought for 12.40 bolivianos and sold for 12.34.

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Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.